How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?: Recent Episodes
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Candid conversations with Laila Arain. Amazing women share their unique paths to success and provide invaluable insight for the next generation of female leaders.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Stephanie Hessler who is an Independent Consultant at Stephany Hessler Coaching. As a Mindset and Performance Coach, they discuss her journey towards helping high achieving individuals and corporate leaders rapidly advance their careers without sacrificing the lives that they dream of.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Stephani Lucas, the Founder and CEO of The Annuity Consultants. They discuss the frustrations that she faced in the industry and her drive to do things differently while offering her services in the finance and insurance industry.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Shweta Bhalla who is a Senior Financial Analyst/ Finance Specialist at Abode Services. They discuss how and why she got into the finance industry and also the importance of giving back to the community at the capacity that you're in.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Stephanie Mireku who is the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at Providence College. They talk about how and why she got into the higher education field and the importance of staying true to your self and values as you advance in your career.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Susan Danzig, a Business Development Coach for Financial Professionals. They discuss her journey as an entrepreneur in the coaching space.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Sydnee Journel, the Government Relations Manager at Aurora. They discuss her experience in a relatively new industry and her passion in government and community work with an aim of finding solutions to shared challenges.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Taj Pannell, a Career Strategist, DEI Champion and Talent Engagement Program Manger at LinkedIn. Working in the engineering department, they discuss aspects of her work which involve designing programs to attract talent to LinkedIn, specifically Black and women talent; with the aim of creating an inclusive culture at the workplace.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kelli Thompson, the CEO and Women's Leadership Coach at Kelli Thompson LLC. With a background in banking and investment, they discuss how she often found herself as the only woman in the decision making rooms. She talks about how she switched to coaching in order to mentor more women advance and get into more leadership positions.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Stephanie Thompson, the Senior Support Account Manager at ServiceNow. They discuss her experience in the tech industry as a Black woman and the numerous challenges that she has faced by virtue of being a woman of color. She talks about her experiences in both larger and smaller companies and how she makes a conscious effort to enable and empower other women of color in tech.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Tania DeSa, the CEO of Desa Global Leadership. They discuss her passion to inspire women of color and those in underrepresented minority groups; in order to help them show up as their best selves in the corporate environment where they might feel invisible and overlooked.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Sheryl Grant, the CEO and Founder of Sheryl Grant International. Having worked in corporate America for 30+ years, she talks about why she's very passionate about empowering women and how she's able to help them break any barriers in their careers through the work that she does.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Shila Nieves Burney, the General Partner at Zane Venture Fund. They discuss her journey in the investment industry and how she's able to work with people of color, who most times are left out of the wealth generation cycle.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Megan Gao, a team member at Humu. They discuss her journey in the HR industry and how she's able to make people's live better through the work that she does.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Melanie Akwule, the Founder & CEO of MINWO. She talks about previously working in Silicon Valley and struggling to find people whom she identified with. As a result, she started her company MINWO to help Black businesses centralize business development and grow.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Marshea Pratt who is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leader. They discuss her experience in the DEI sector and why diversity is good for business.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Maria Neumann, the owner of Fire & Water Damage Recovery. They talk about how she ended up in a career that is completely different from what she studied; and how she was able to adapt and cope.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Marguerita Cheng, the CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth. They discuss how she got into the financial services industry and the value of time and money in today's society, on a personal and institutional level.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Leena Barakat, the President & CEO of Women Donors Network. They discuss her role in social justice and how it should be a matter of concern for everyone, as it's an aspect of life that affects every human being.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kim Hamer who is the Interim Chief of People Officer at MOCA as well as the Founder of 100ActsofLove. She talks about how through her work, she is able to help individuals, mangers and HR leaders better deal with people in their teams who are affected by cancer.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Laura Dafov the Founder and CEO of More Than One Mind. With a background in geology, she talks about her journey in this field and how hard work, dedication and luck have contributed to her success so far.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kyra Pahlen, the CEO and Founder of ZING Technologies Inc. They discuss the genesis and importance of LingoZING!, an app that helps adults and children learn languages, subjects and general literacy in one place.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kim Flanery-Rye who is the Founder and Principal Consultant at MyKimisms, LLC. They talk about why she got into the DEI industry and the role that diversity, equity and inclusion play in the workplace and society at large.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kindred Murillo, the Interim Superintendent/ President at Santa Barbara City College. They talk about her experience in the community college system and the important role that equity and inclusion play in the higher education system.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kelly Mason who is the Director, Corporate Communications at Poshmark. She talks about her journey in the communication space and how businesses can be used as a force for good.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Keni Dominguez who is the Founder, People Operations Strategist & Career Coach at Keni Dominguez LLC. She works as a career coach for Black women and women of color who are mainly introverted to not only help them survive, but also thrive in their various workplaces.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Keesa Schreane, the Director (Partnerships) Risk | ESG Data | Sustainable Finance at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). They discuss how a compassionate corporate culture can contribute to a better society overall.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kathy LeMay who is the Director of Philanthropy at Amazon Watch. With a background in global social change, they talk about her experiences in this field and the role that it plays in creating a sustainable society.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Katherine Lewis, a UX Engineer at LinkedIn. Starting off as a elementary school teacher with a professional background in entrepreneurship and management in college, they discuss how she developed a passion for tech where she not only serves as an accessibility champion but also an advocate for people with disabilities in the tech industry.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Karrie Klimas, a Time Mindset & Management Specialist. They discuss how as a coach, she collaborates with her clients to help them turn information to transformation.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Karine Bah Tahé, the CEO of Blue Level. They discuss how the DEI work that she currently does was influenced by her personal experiences growing up as a mixed race child. She also talks about how travelling to 100+ counties all over the world made her become obsessed with fairness and equity, due to the things that she saw and experienced.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kamila Elliot, the CEO and Founder of Collective Wealth Partners. As certified financial planner, they discuss her role in closing the Black wealth gap and promoting financial literacy among Black women and people of color.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Justine Blanchet, the Climate Programs Director at Business Council on Climate Change. She talks about how travelling in her early years opened up her mind and sparked the curiosity for social impact work. She talks about the challenges that she faces in her line of work when it comes to sustainability and systemic inequities.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Jillian "Mama J" Love, who is the Founder and CEO of Mama J Love Consulting. They talk about her experience in DEI work and what led to her discovering her purpose in the social justice space.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Joy Harper who is the Head of Partnership and Industry Solutions Finance at Google Cloud. Having completed 4 degrees, she talks about her transition from finance to tech with the help of key people in her life.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Jordyn Trappe who is an Associate Manager, Quality Assurance and Co-Founder at The Loop AZ. With a background in Marketing & Customer Service, she speaks about her transition into the tech start up space.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Jennifer Tschetter who is a Culture Strategist, Team Developer and Strengths Trainer. Starting off as an educator, she talks about her passion in helping adults grow their skills as a consultant.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Joyce Marter who is a Mental Health Thought Leader, Internationally Published Author & Speaker, Licensed Psychotherapist, Entrepreneur, Coach & Consultant. She talks about her journey as a psychotherapist and her determination to make a difference in the world by helping people.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Jenné Norris who is the Diversity Technical Sourcer, Recruiting Engine at Amazon. They talk about her journey through HR and talent acquisition, as well as some of the key lessons that she's learnt along the way.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Jennifer Hanson who is Principal at JHH Coaching & Consulting. Having been fortunate enough to have three different careers, Jennifer talks about the transitions that she's gone through, how she ended up as a leadership and career coach and why it's important for her to help other people find their paths in life.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Aubery Bergauer, CEO of Changing the Narrative. With a background in classical music, they discuss the changes and growth that she's witnessed in the classical music industry and how that led to her getting into the consulting business.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Erica Taylor who is the Head of Oncology Strategy and Chief of Staff, Global Product Strategy at Genentech. They discuss her passion for science and human health; and what the intersection of business and science looks like in today's world.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Dr. Lupe Carrillo, the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Stanford. As a child of immigrant parents, they talk about how her love and interest in education opened up her world to DEI and the role that it plays in the society today.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Barbra Belk who is the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Pacific NW Market at Kaiser Permanente. She talks about her journey; coming from a background of extreme poverty and how that influenced her decision to get into DEI work where she could help underserved communities.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Diarra Polk who is the Corporate Director of Human Resources at Hilti North America. They talk about why she chose to get into HR, the challenges that she’s faced so far as well as some of the biggest lessons that she’s learnt along the way.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Brucee Denise Olds who is the HR Manager at The XD Agency. They speak about her non-traditional HR journey, some of the challenges that she’s faced and key lessons that she’s learnt along the way.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Jennifer Payne, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Lead at TBWA Chiat. They talk about how and why she got into the DEI space and the role that DEI plays in today's workplace.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Ashley Blackmon-Hynson who is a Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Program Manager for a private indoor agricultural company in the San Francisco Bay Area. They talk about her journey in the DEI space and the steps that she’s taking in order to effect systemic change in her capacity.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Archika Dogra who is a student at Princeton University and the Founder of Innoverge. She talks about what got her interested in STEM in the first place, as well as her journey into founding and running her own company.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Ariadne Wolf, a Non-profit Development Manager and a Communications Strategist. From being homeless to becoming a consultant, Ariadne highlights her journey and some of the key lessons that she’s learnt along the way.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Brittni Lundie, the Global Recruiting Programs Manager at Twitter. Starting off her career in the federal government, she shares her ups and downs in the recruitment industry.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Alison Park who is the Founder and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant at Blink Consulting LLC. She discusses her journey in the DEI industry and some of the challenges that she’s had to deal with. She also shares some important lessons that she's picked up along the way.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Ailene Estalilla who currently serves as the Chief of Staff and Organizational Development Manager at UCSF. They discuss her journey in the healthcare industry, an industry that she wanted to work in so she can help others.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Anicia Santos who is the Technology Advisor, Prevent Epidemics at Resolve To Save Lives. They discuss her experience in tech and how she has been able to incorporate her tech expertise in the public health space.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Angela Matheny, the Director of Investment Staff & Diverse Manager Equity at Crewcial Partners LLC. They discuss why DEI and finance are so important in the workplace and what role they play in society as a whole.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Shelley Svoren, CEO and founder of Infinite Branches . They discuss her journey in aviation and finance and Shelley expresses the fact that the number of women in these industries is still very low. She encourages more women to join these industries as this is an opportunity for them to meet other women in these fields as well as encourage others along the way.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Shraddha Nair, the Energy Transition Analyst at Sinclair Energy Partners Ltd. Previously she served as the Energy Growth Strategist at Save&Restore. They discuss her journey in the energy sector and how she’s managed to navigate the industry.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Meghan Nutting, the Executive Vice President of Policy at Sunnova Energy Corporation. She joined the energy industry back in 2009 during the recession. They discuss how her interest in environmental issues and mitigating climate change paved the way for her to get into the solar energy space.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”Laila speaks with Marshay Hall, the programme director for the NASP Association as well as a non-profit professional since 2003. They discuss working in and navigating through the non-profit industry.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?” Laila speaks with Dr. Marla Parker who is the founder of Sounding Board Solutions and also a professor at the California State University, Los Angeles. She merges her experience in teaching Public Administration at the university and her role as a principal consultant at Sounding Board Solutions to promote creative approaches to social impact and entrepreneurship.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?” Laila speaks with Mandy Bynum Mc Laughlin who is the CEO and co-founder of The Race Equality project as well as the CEO of Mandy Bynum Consulting. With the The Race Equality project, she together with her co-founder are on a mission to drive accountability through transparency through data for the tech industry.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?” Laila sits down with Stacy Mayer, a best selling author of “Promotions Made Easy”. She is also the founder of the Executive Ahead of Time, a company that gives corporate women the tools to get promoted to the executive suite and exceed expectations once they get there. She aims to bring more diversity to the leadership table by doubling the number of women promoted into the executive suite each year.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why should I care?” Laila sits down with Julie Foucht, a business woman and coach to female coaches, teachers and leaders who are frustrated with traditional formulas, and want to know how to build six figure businesses that honor their essence. They discuss how women can curate their lives in order to live on their own terms. She highlights that money is a big factor in this equation as women with money have choice.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Tensie Taylor, Associate Director at the USC Black Alumni Association. They discuss using failures as a learning opportunity and having a positive impact on people’s lives.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Stacey Miller, Author and Creator of the Fantastic STEM program. They discuss entrepreneurship and the interdisciplinary nature of learning.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Shraddha Nair, Energy Growth Strategist at Save and Restore. They discuss dealing with setbacks in your career and switching industries and adapting.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Julia Gorte, Senior Vice President of Sustainable investing at Impact Asset Management. They discuss entering the Finance industry through a non-traditional route and saving the world.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Madison Long, Co-Founder of Campus Concierge. They discuss embracing failures as learning opportunities and not being afraid to ask for help.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Lusik Gasparyan, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant and Activist. They discuss tackling imposter syndrome and embracing your failures.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Dr Ludmila Praslova, Director of Research in Organizational Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California. They discuss talking career fears and advancing your career in different ways.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Kim Clark, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Communications Educator and Consultant. They discuss being aware of DEI in our communications and speaking to others about their experiences with DEI.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Kate Reder Sheikh, Managing Director, Associate Practice Group at Major, Lindsey & Africa. They discuss taking unexpected career turns and career burnout.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Kate Isler, Co-Founder and CEO of TheWMarketplace. They discuss growing a company from humble beginnings and taking the unexpected leap into entrepreneurship.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Kerry Rosado, Founder and Principal Diversity Consultant of Divergent Consulting Group. They discuss diversity in tech and inclusion as a practice.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Mahtab Mahmoodzadeh, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Overlake School. They discuss equity and justice in the field of education and being self-aware of your work and having a growth mindset consistently throughout your work.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Dr Kim Warren-Martin, Creator and Lead Strategist at Reignite Her Light. They discuss taking the leap into unknown roles and achieving success and fulfillment in work.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Kelly Lei, GP at Finclusive Ventures. They discuss the gender gap in Venture Capital and creating seats at the table for typically underrepresented communities.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Julia Silva, Program Manager at YouTube focusing on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. They discuss entering the tech industry through a nontraditional route and leveraging creative skills in the tech space.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Jessica Havens, DEI Consultant and Strategist. They discuss identity and being aware of race and identity in different spaces and communities.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Kasandra Moultrie, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager at Google. They discuss changing careers within the same company and taking unexpected routes in life.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Faith Legendre, Advisor, Aspen Institute Fellow and Strategist surrounding circular economy and sustainability. They discuss leveraging your network and learning from others.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Jenniviv Bansah, a student at Cornell University and Executive Vice President of the BLK foundation. They discuss leaving home at a young age and creating platforms where people can have a voice to tell their stories.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Dr. Kim Warren-Martin, Creator and Lead Strategist at Reignite Her Light. They discuss taking the leap into unknown roles and achieving success and fulfillment in work.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Jennifer Cogburn, Founder of ScaredWaters and Head of Gas Americas and Water Research Development at Bloomberg NEF. They discuss the power of strong mentorship and manifesting an idea for a company from start to finish.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Mahagoney Borrayo-Gilchriest, Civic Engagement Coordinator Intern at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. They discuss using your identity to navigate through life and treating your network as your family.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Jai Tudor, Product Designer at Zillow. They discuss taking a gap year after college and the difficulties of recruiting during a pandemic.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Claire Melehani, J.D, Attorney at Gates Eisenhart Dawson. They discuss being a woman in a predominantly male-dominated field and how to be yourself in such a field.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Annie Sires, owner at Mirror View Marketing. They discuss the effects of the pandemic and the discovery of a love for entrepreneurship.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Jacqueline Brown, Senior Principal in diversity and inclusion at Workday. They discuss the challenges of being in the DEI field and having tenacity to get through the challenges that are presented.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Bonnie Hall, Director at Bonnie Hall Fine Art Asset Management. The discuss the unity of the artistic world and the world of Finance and also how to make the most of your network.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Brianna Huggins, Marketing Development Lead Analyst at Cigna and Fellow at The Bond Educational Group. They discuss discovering yourself in college and rooting art in deeper causes.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with April Pope, HR Consultant at A+ HR Consulting. They discuss making the transition from corporate America to the startup ecosystem and the passion for working with people.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Ankita Bhowmick, supervisor in asset planning at Hydro Ottawa. They discuss moving countries during the middle of a pandemic and contributing towards the sustainability effort.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Anissa Hudak, Owner and Founder of the Trauma Healing Yoga Therapy Program. They discuss the journey of entrepreneurship and the use of yoga as a healing vehicle.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Ana Leyva, Founder and CEO at Lelu. They discuss the passion that drives being an entrepreneur and taking risks with unfamiliar experiences.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Alyssa Dver, Chief Confidence Officer, CEO, and Co-Founder of the American Confidence Institute. They discuss confidence, the journey to becoming an entrepreneur, and motivation.
Up this week Jennifer Bauman! She's an exceptional CFO currently working at AE3 Partners, Inc. which is an Architecture firm led by my friend, Doug Davis!
Jennifer is always looking to mentor the next generation and is currently the President of the Board for Santa Clara Vanguard!
She shares her story with Laila on this week's episode of "How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?"
If you are unfamiliar with the Santa Clara Vanguard here is a bit of background: The Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps is a World Class performing ensemble and one of the founding groups of Drum Corps International (DCI). Formed in 1967, Vanguard (A-Corps) travels between ten and twelve weeks each summer throughout the United States performing in competitive field shows and parades.
Vanguard won its first championship title in 1970 at the American Legion Championships and went on to win the coveted Veterans of Foreign War Championships in 1971. Vanguard has won seven DCI World Class Championship titles (1973, 1974, 1978, 1981, 1989, 1999, 2018) and holds the distinction of being the only drum corps to make Finals every year since DCI was formed in 1972. Team members travel from many states and countries to join the Vanguard, and they vary in age between 18 and 22 years old.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Andrea Atkins, Marketing Manager at Google. They discuss entering tech via the traditional route and taking the leap to change careers.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Amanda Henry, Digital Marketing Strategist, Millennial Leader & Speaker, Women in Tech Advocate, and Diversity & Inclusion Change Agent. They discuss crafting your career to how you envision it and gaining that all important work experience.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Allyson Johnson, an Investor Relations Professional at Gateway Partners. They discuss falling into the Finance Industry and being adaptable in your life plans.
In this episode of “How’d you do it and Why should I care?” Laila sits down with Erika Brice, an Impact Investor at the nexus of sustainable Fiscal Returns. They discuss the best ways to make the most of the resources that are provided to you, both in college and outside of college. Furthermore, they also discuss ways to strike up a balance between not overvaluing and not undervaluing yourself.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Genein Letford, a Keynote Speaker and Corporate Trainer on intercultural creativity CAFFEstrategies. They discuss knowing your own worth and creating a culturally inclusive workspace.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Jessica Chin Foo, a businesswoman in the tech industry. They discuss the fast-paced nature of the tech industry and also the value of making strong and meaningful connections within your network.
In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?”, Laila speaks with Ji Hee Shin, an HR Consultant at Experimental Design Consulting. They discuss mental health in the workplace and also owning your own identity.
This week, Ji Hee Shin Etienne shares her amazing path with Laila Arain.
Believe it or not, Ji Hee started her career as a psychologist at a correctional facility!
Talk about grit.
Listen in to see how she transitioned from there into HR.
Ji Hee is an HR Consultant at Experimental Designs Consulting Inc (EDC). She is devoted a Diversity and Inclusion advocate with a demonstrated history of working in the high-tech and start-up industries.
Bay Street supports black CFPs, DEI, and diverse and emerging fund managers.
Laila and Weeze go "all-in" on today's episode!
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"It’s my mission to hold the torch and lead folks on their decolonization and anti-racism journey. You cannot create an equitable, diverse and inclusive society without decolonization and teaching and empowering individuals to walk in their purpose and power." - Weeze
Louiza "Weeze" Doran is an experienced Anti-Racist, J.E.D.I educator, coach, consultant, and social impact strategist. She has a demonstrated history of working across multiple organizations and industries.
Janine is the Marketing and Communications Manager for EnPowered, a company that allows everyday consumers to control their electricity using AI. She has a passion for connecting people and technology! Janine has worked with both start-ups and large companies, so her experience covers intelligence and insights, communications, commercialization, expansion, and revenue generation.
Jessica Hazard J.D., C.C.D.P./A.P is an Associate Athletics Director at Texas Christian University. She is experienced in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Student-Athlete Development. She is also a strong finance professional with an Executive Education Leadership Certificate focused on Leadership Development from The Wharton School, and a Professional Diversity & Inclusion Certification from Cornell University ILR School.
Sydney Montgomery
A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Sydney Montgomery Esq. has 8+ years of experience as an educational consultant and has spent the past 6 years helping students to achieve their dreams and gain admission to law school. Sydney is on the Graduate School Committee and the Ethics Committee of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and is also a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling. In 2020, Sydney was named one of seven inaugural recipients of the “Making a Difference Award” for positively contributing to the profession and membership. She is passionate about working with students from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life whether that be in the US or abroad.
Katelyn (Lehman) Dowling, Ph.D. shares her sustainable-self model, the challenges she faced before starting her business, and the mentors who helped her along the way.